Module Number: CFBA3003
Advanced Practical Dog on People Aggression
Normal minimum entry qualification:
The normal minimum entry qualification is that the student
will have to meet one of the following criteria
Course duration:
This is a work-based programme that includes self-study,
analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information and ideas,
and compulsory 4-day intensive hands-on practical residential
school. This residential school is a core element of the module.
The module can be undertaken at any time and phase 1 should
be completed within 6 months of registration. However, the
successful completion of the first study phase is an essential
prerequisite before the student can proceed to the second
phase 4-day residential school. The residential schools will
be scheduled at specific times during the calendar year so
that students are aware of deadlines to complete phase 1.
The total number of directed self-study, on-line web-based
support and formal taught hours is 300.
Course aims
To understand and investigate how the domestic dog's mind
works and develop strategies to help individuals deal with
dog on person aggression
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Using the student's existing professional work environment
to investigate a range of dog aggression characteristics
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To identify the different elements that act as triggers
for dog on person aggression in the home and domestic
environment
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Investigate how aggressive behaviour by a dog can result
in its rejection by the family
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Investigate how the owner's situation and family circumstances
contribute to the development of dog on person aggression
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Investigate specific problems of dog aggression based
on genetic differences of dogs
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Assess the implementation of different training strategies
and evaluate their success in varying home, domestic and
training class situations.
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Identify different types of dog on person aggression,
in particular dominance and fear
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Understand and explain how and why certain aggressive
behaviours are triggered
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Use and evaluate the effectiveness of an appropriate
range of equipment to assist in the control and training
of aggressive dogs
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Investigate the family and owner situation
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Understand how early inappropriate care or conditioning
can compound certain types of aggression
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Analyse how this type of aggressive dog can affect the
family situation
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Understand how the dog owner's life style and circumstances
can influence outcomes
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Understand the basics of handling dog on person aggression
and safety
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Understand a range of solutions for coping with dog on
person aggression
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Assess one's own limitations and be able to decide when
to refer more serious cases to other professionals
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Awareness of you and your client's legal position in
relation to dangerous dogs and the law
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Develop strategies for implementation in the work environment
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Appraise the effectiveness of the new strategies
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Appraise and assess the effectiveness of equipment designed
for dog on person aggression
The 4-day residential school is an intensive highly-structured
programme extending the topics from their professional work
environment that phase 1 was based on.
The programme includes:
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General and safety briefings
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Human and canine body language
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Use of equipment for controlling aggressive dogs
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Hands-on handling of dogs, including known aggressive
dogs.
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Review and discussion sessions include video-taped handling
and playback analysis
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One-to-one and group activities for peer discussion
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The programme finishes with a review of the activities
and the learning experience.
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Each day will include multiple choice assessment questions
to reinforce the learning experience of that day's activities.
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